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Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with state officials and work closely with the vice chancellor for public affairs to facilitate advocacy efforts on behalf of the University. Arranges interactions between key members of the University of Kansas community and members of the state legislature, state officials, and key committee members. Manages the university¿s daily involvement with the state legislature and executive branch on postsecondary education policy and the regulatory issues in which the university has an interest. Advises university leadership as to the potential institutional effects of proposed state legislative changes. Develops and advocate state policy of interest to the University of Kansas. Facilitates active involvement of University of Kansas alumni to advance the university¿s mission and state government relations effort in close coordination and cooperation with the KU Endowment Association and the KU Alumni Association. May supervise staff. Bachelor¿s degree and 5 years of experience working in a federal or state government senior staff position.